Associate, Inclusive Education

Act as an internal resource on disability and inclusion for program and content teams.

Review learning materials, field tools, and training modules to identify and address accessibility gaps.

Share relevant research, frameworks, and good practices to inform programme design.

Support teams in articulating and integrating inclusion commitments into their work plans.

Support engagement with external partners, including DPOs, government bodies, and academic institutions on inclusion-related initiatives.

Support the development of partnership proposals, concept notes, and communication materials where inclusion is a core theme.

Liaise with teams to document and share Pratham’s inclusion journey.

Travel to program sites to understand how inclusion plays out on the ground: in classrooms, communities, and training rooms.

Talk with learners with disabilities, families, frontline workers, and community members.

Bring field realities back into program planning and partner conversations.

This role involves moderate travel, estimated at 30-40% of working days.

Write clear notes, reports, and briefs from meetings, field visits, and partner engagements.

Maintain trackers and resources related to Pratham’s inclusive education initiatives.

Support coordination across teams on inclusion-related workstreams.

Contribute to Pratham’s internal knowledge base on disability and inclusion.

We believe in hiring people who can think practically and reflectively. Instead of asking only formal test questions, we would like you to think through this:

Scenario: A program team you are working with is excited about inclusion but keeps treating it as an add-on — a checklist item at the end of their planning cycle. How would you approach this? What would you say, and what would you do differently over the next few weeks?

We care more about your practical experience, curiosity, and commitment than about formal qualifications alone. Here is what will help you in this role:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Education, or a related field.

Familiarity with disability rights frameworks and inclusive education principles.

Comfortable working across teams and managing multiple priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication in English and Hindi.

Background in disability studies, rehabilitation, or special education.

2 years of work experience in education, inclusion, or social development.

Experience working with or within Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs) and other CSOs.

Familiarity with government education programmes (SSA, NEP, RPWD Act).

Experience in partnerships or stakeholder engagement roles.

Lived experience of disability is valued and welcomed.

Travel requirement: This role involves travel to program sites within India, estimated at 30-40% of working days. If you have any questions or need to discuss adjustments around travel, please mention this when you apply. We are open to a conversation.

Starting a new role can feel overwhelming. Here is a rough picture of what your early weeks will involve:

Your first week checklist:

Attend an orientation with your manager and key team members.

Read through Pratham’s program and inclusion-related documents and reports.

Join programme team meetings to understand how teams work.

Have introductory conversations with 2–3 program or partnership colleagues.

Share a short note with your manager on what you observed and what you are curious about.

Based on the assignment review, shortlisted candidates will proceed to two rounds of interviews:

A discussion with the team

A technical interview with subject experts

The final stage will involve an HR discussion, following which the offer process will be initiated for selected candidates.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual responses to every applicant. We will reach out only to shortlisted candidates. We appreciate your understanding and patience .